5 Beautiful Mom and Baby Poses for Your Upcoming Newborn Photoshoot
One of my favorite things to do at newborn sessions is to capture beautiful images of baby with mom. It is so important to me to get images that mom will love.
Oftentimes, moms are lacking from photo memories because they’re usually the ones behind the camera or phone. I try to always make sure to prioritize showcasing mama with her new baby at my session for this exact reason.
Despite maybe them not feeling their best after such an incredible accomplishment, these images are incredibly special for both mom and baby as they grow up.
Here are some of my favorite poses for mom and baby for your upcoming Newborn Photography Session. So be sure to show them to your photographer as inspiration!
Baby Snuggled up by Mom’s Face
This pose is a timeless classic that beautifully highlights the baby while capturing the love and connection in the mama-baby relationship. It's sweet and elegant, working well for both awake and older babies, as swaddling helps keep them sleepy and content. This pose perfectly balances showcasing the baby and the tenderness of motherhood. I absolutely love this pose, and it works beautifully on any backdrop!
This darling mom welcomed her sweet girl a few weeks prior to this session. I love how the soft neutral colors on both mom and baby worked so well again my white backdrop!
2. Mom Holding Hands with Baby
Spoiler alert: This image below is actually me with my twin boys! And this is one of my favorite pictures of me and them. I love it so much. I have it printed up in their nursery. It is such a great way to include mama if maybe she is more comfortable not having her face in pictures. But what a beautiful treasure for me and them to have.
An image of mom holding both hands of baby is such a beautiful memory. This is always one of my most purchased images.
This is me holding hands with my tiny newborn twin boys. I love this pictures so much. Such a sweet image for parents to have with their newborns.
3. Baby Snuggled on Mom’s Chest
What newborn doesn't love snuggling up on their parent's chest? This pose captures a beautiful, intimate moment, especially when the baby needs some extra time with mom. I've found that this pose works best when the newborn is in an outfit rather than a wrap, as it showcases their little arms and legs, emphasizing just how tiny they are.
I did both a studio and outdoor maternity session for this mama! She was so excited to meet her sweet boy. I love how her green dress works again my boho lifestyle area of my studio.
4. Baby’s Head in Mom’s Hands
This pose is perfect for moms who feel more comfortable without having their face prominently featured in the pictures but still want to be included in the photoshoot. It captures the tender and intimate moment of holding their tiny newborn, highlighting the delicate size of the baby in mom’s hands. This perspective creates a powerful image that beautifully conveys the connection and love between them. It's a timeless and touching moment that becomes one of my favorite images to capture. And bonus is that this image is perfect for awake newborns too!
Isn’t this baby gorgeous? She was so sweet and tiny in moms hands. We also did a picture of dad holding her tiny toes. The best!
5. Mom Kissing Baby
What is more perfect than a mom kissing her brand new baby? For a new mom, this is something we do a thousand times a day. This timeless pose encapsulates the deep bond and overwhelming love that a mother feels for her newborn, creating a moment that will bring back all the tender memories for mom for years to come. There's just truly nothing like kissing your newborn, and mom’s will know this to be true. This pose captures this moment in a way where their connection is preserved forever. It's a poignant and touching image that speaks volumes about the unbreakable bond between mother and child, making it an essential shot in any newborn photography session.
What mom doesn’t kiss their baby a thousand times a day? Make sure you capture this moment when you’re photographing mom and her newborn. It’s always a client favorite!
I hope these 5 Newborn Poses with Mom Ideas give you some inspirations to take with you when you go to your next Newborn Session! Congratulations on your new baby!
~ Lindsay | Salem Oregon Newborn Photographer
